Researchers reported that a lung MRI technique that uses inhaled gas can identify early patchy lung defects in patients with ...

Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...

Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs.But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have studied how nurses perceive words showing high- and low-risk ailments.

The mental health of healthcare providers is both fragile and resilient. Providers often face intense patient interactions without the time or training to process their emotions. For instance, after ...

It is the largest healthcare strike in the state’s history, according to the Oregon Nurses Association, which represents the workers. Though largely comprised of nurses, the walk-off includes ...